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Reddit · 16 Apr 2019
I'm an amateur untrained actor who recently auditioned for a local professional theatre. I got glowing feedback from the casting director and was told by them out right they wanted to recommend/call me back to audition for a specific show later in the season. While I'm very proud of myself for pushing myself out of my…
Reddit · 16 Apr 2019
Has anyone had any success with signing with someone from Talent Link? I signed up for this month so I’m wondering what to anticipate
Reddit · 16 Apr 2019
“Indie feature shooting Fall 2019, thriller/dark comedy about a social media influencer. Script has been read at table reads, gets laughs and gasps every time. Also won an award at a script competition and was a top 3 requested script on Virtual Pitchfest. Looking for actresses or actors willing to invest $5k+ in the f…
Reddit · 15 Apr 2019
For joining Sag-aftra in the future.
Reddit · 15 Apr 2019
i just got my first major contract, and instead of being overwhelmed with joy like i wish i was, i'm genuinely concerned with how im supposed to pull this off and live like this. i have to break my apartment lease to travel for this and it's already been pushed back so many times which has been incredibly stressful log…
Reddit · 15 Apr 2019
So I’ve realized recently that I’m comfortable with almost all emotions, I especially shine with anger and intensity but I have a difficult time with sadness. I’ve been trying to allow myself to be more emotionally vulnerable and to be more emotional in real life as to better myself as an actor. Have any of y’all strug…
Reddit · 15 Apr 2019
Have always liked acting as a hobby but never really pursued it, have always wanted to play older villains / anti-villains instead of the young gun / hero type roles so I always thought I can be an actor when I’m older. I feel like I can act and I haven’t really done any classes but have read / watched a lot of content…
Reddit · 15 Apr 2019
Hello everyone! I've been wanting to be a voice actor for some time and I've been doing my share of reading, practice etc. I'm taking things slow and making progress slowly but surely. What I wanted to know is if anyone knows of a balance between a 9 to 5 job and VA life? I've been trying to think to myself how anyone…
Reddit · 14 Apr 2019
Hi voice actors, I recently shipped my microphone to myself as I moved county and it now sounds like I’m about 30 feet underwater and incredibly quiet when I try and record. I’ve checked the cable connections and they seem fine, does anyone have any ideas? If that’s a sure sign of my gear being busted, I’m also open to…
Reddit · 14 Apr 2019
***PLEASE HELP! (long post ahead)*** Hi! I landed a role for a TV show in my country (i'm from Europe) and that's basically a huge thing since our film industry is nearly nonexistent so the only thing you could achieve in terms of acting is book a role for a TV show because only one show is made yearly and basically th…
Reddit · 14 Apr 2019
I am aspiring to be an actor. I've been imagining myself giving different expressions in my head which were great. I never looked at myself giving any expression. Today I recorded myself making different kind of reactions and they (did not) look good. By that I mean they were a lot better in my head and I cannot live u…
Reddit · 13 Apr 2019
In one of CDawgVA's recent videos, he went to various voice acting sites and auditioned for jokey roles on them (Stuff like Asuna X Thomas the train shit) but didn't link to the sites he went to. But I actually really wanna know what website(s) he used because I'm trying to dip my toe in the waters of voice acting. Doe…
Reddit · 13 Apr 2019
Hi r/acting! I'm just starting out as a student to the art of acting and I'm wondering if some of the more seasoned actors in here wouldn't mind answering a couple of questions? * Did you go to acting school (if so, what kind) or are you self-taught? * Are there some physical and/or voice exercises you swear to and wha…
Reddit · 13 Apr 2019
Hey Everyone! After months of preparation and hard work, I have finally secured a principal agent! Only question is...now what? It's strange to be constantly on the look out for work and then suddenly just trust that someone else will do it. I have a great relationship with them and feel that they have my best interest…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2019
​ Becoming an actor is like exploring new world, new roles every day. A successful career in acting requires persistence, hard work and a bit of luck. Don’t confuse yourself with luck. Luck only comes with hard work and passion.If you want to be successful in any field you have to be passionate about your work.…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2019
Hi folks. I hope this is an okay place to post this. I'm looking for some advice for a friend. He recently did a commercial that was roughly £4000 for 1 months use in the UK (December). They now want to extend that commercial for a further 3 months. Would anyone have any advice on what he should be asking for in terms…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2019
So, my dad got connection with an actor and managed to get contact with his agent who's looking for someone new. I didn't know any of this, but last night he asked how I would feel about acting and I was like "sure, why not". I have no experience, no idea what I'm supposed to do at an audition or what to bring. I never…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2019
I’ve been in the situation recently where my friend (who is a fantastic actor) was in a play that was not good (though my friend’s performance - was as usual -excellent). I concentrated on how great she was and danced around the weakness of the production as a whole. I have writer friends whose work was murdered by ter…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2019
I feel so stifled right now and i don't know what it is? I’ve been training consistently for about a year now. The first two classes I’ve had were with one teacher and now I’m in the advanced class with a teacher I’ve never worked with before and I feel like I’ve never acted in my life. I feel so uncomfortable and emba…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2019
Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do a…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2019
Hello! This is a very early post since I'm not sure how long I'd be in LA, but I was wondering if anyone knew of any Facebook groups where casting calls are posted for immediate LA area student films? I'll be in LA for a brief time this summer with my family and I'd really love to squeeze in as much acting stuff as I c…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2019
I signed up with Central Casting about a month ago and got hired for two background roles since then. While working someone I was talking to said I ought to sign up to Backstage and I saw people here liked Actors Access so I figured I’d try either one out and hopefully make enough money to pay for the other. I’m not en…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2019
Hey all! I’m sure this question has popped up on this sub thousands of times by now but I wanted to ask my own questions. I’m a 20 year old male currently living in California and as you could guess, I want to pursue acting as a possible career. I’ve just always wanted to do it because it seems so challenging yet so fu…
Reddit · 10 Apr 2019
1. First and foremost, KNOW THE MATERIAL. Being off-book or as close to it as possible frees up your mind for emotion and channeling your energy more efficiently in the moment. It is near impossible to be living a role while you are grasping to recall dialogue. 2. BE ON TIME. Plan ahead for travel, parking and time to…
Reddit · 10 Apr 2019
I have a big scene with an awesome person who has been struggling with their lines in class. It was really painful from my side and as a new actor I didnt really know what to do, I just tried to hold onto the scene but I just couldnt be present which is what I really wanted to work on this week. I had no idea what to f…
Reddit · 10 Apr 2019
Hi everyone. I'm a stage actor and would like to do film as well. I was talking to a fellow actor friend who recommended that I don't get an agent. His reasoning was this: we live in a city that is a smaller market than New York, LA, or Chicago. He said he's got an agent, but often books auditions and gigs by himself t…
Reddit · 10 Apr 2019
All the bits about actors and the crap we go through. Oh man. Barry is perfect. That is so us.
Reddit · 9 Apr 2019
Hi everyone, I need advice. So I'm an aspiring filmmaker and I would like to shoot a short film and am trying to get an actor and an actress to be in it only for copy, credits, meal. Whenever I told the project about some actors who were interested I didn't hear from them since. I would like to tell you want I 'm askin…
Reddit · 9 Apr 2019
I'm playing a lead role in a feature length film directed by a high-schooler (unpaid). I was apprehensive about accepting the part, but I deferred to optimism and gave the kid the benefit of the doubt. Now, I'm afraid that I was totally wrong. The director has no idea what they are doing. The biggest problem is they ha…
Reddit · 9 Apr 2019
Like say that someone's play a Vietnam soldier and for this role they need to smoke but in real life they are against smoking. I found fake gag toy cigarettes, for pranks and stuff, but I don't believe they actually emit smoke. Same thing for cigars and blunts. What would actors use in these situations? Is there a spec…
Reddit · 9 Apr 2019
I'm a regular ol' Film/Stage actor and always looking for different gigs to make ends meet that don't involve food service or manual labor. I've been thinking about voice acting for a while since I'll see casting calls for VO work alongside my regular casting calls. Got a few questions before diving in though. 1. Do yo…
Reddit · 9 Apr 2019
I'm new to the world of acting. I live in a mid-western city of over 500,000 people, so we're pretty sizeable, but not huge by any means. When searching for acting classes, I found two organizations that seemed legitimate. ​ I had signed up for one of the classes from agency A, but they dropped the class when no…
Reddit · 8 Apr 2019
Do you guys have any links or some good concentration exercises for actors? For focus and shutting off the noise around you...
Reddit · 8 Apr 2019
Honest criticism is welcome [https://vocaroo.com/i/s1la3SnjGLYO](https://vocaroo.com/i/s1la3SnjGLYO)
Reddit · 8 Apr 2019
Hi. I make short and feature films. My website is: [https://wilderfilm.com](https://wilderfilm.com) I've got a full time editing gig and my creative side is slowly dying. Anyone in ATL want to meet up and talk about things we could shoot on the weekends? DM me.
Reddit · 8 Apr 2019
Guys I really need some advice, I’m 15 and I want to do acting like for short films, movies,and tv but I haven’t done any of that before meaning I don’t have a resume and I don’t have any headshots. My parents only want me to focus on learning but I don’t want to. I always wanted to be an actor but my parents won’t tak…
Reddit · 8 Apr 2019
Let’s say you’re in the audition process or maybe even rehearsals, what’s a recurring thing that writers fail to get right when it comes to writing dialogue that you as an actor like to change in order to improve it?
Reddit · 7 Apr 2019
What is the best to use? Insta or twitter for actors. Some agents and people look at that. Thank you
Reddit · 7 Apr 2019
Great actors like Cumberbatch, Natalie Portman, etc, have their Master Class already. Just wanted to ask if anyone has already bought them and is it worth it?
Reddit · 7 Apr 2019
Hey, so this is a throwaway because I don't want to get hounded by these people.. I saw a post the other day about a non-union casting on Backstage advertising a feature film called "Wa\*\*nder" (I added the asterisks so, again, I won't be hounded). I saw it again advertised by backstage on my fb and decided to investi…
Reddit · 7 Apr 2019
I've seen this bounce around acting communities like ours for ages, and I'm curious as to the validity of it. Does having nothing but small 5-or-less roles on your resume actually lead to larger roles? And if it's happened to you, how? Or is it just one of those slightly hokum phrases, meant to keep actors spirits up i…
Reddit · 7 Apr 2019
I definitely know I dont suck. even after some good bookings I'm now in a dry spell and I'm losing grip on what is good. I can recognize when other actors are great, but how can I tell if I'm actually doing the right work? or if its believable? how do I know if I'm doing good professional quality work? My barometer of…
Reddit · 7 Apr 2019
Current UK Drama School student here, loving my course and meeting some wonderful people. ​ I'm keen to hear from other graduates (not just from the UK) about their time in Drama School and what they felt about their training after they left. Are you still a working actor? Did you struggle to find work? Did you…
Reddit · 7 Apr 2019
I am really upset, and feel numb, and don't really know what to do. I am hoping you guys can give me some insight into what the hell happened. ​ DISCLAIMER: I am NOT a seasoned actress. I'm just starting out, and have had a few bit parts in a few commercials for local businesses and one big national commercial.…
Reddit · 6 Apr 2019
I have a lot of union actor friends who are down to make a short for me to be in? Does that mean anything at all? This subject is so confusing. BUT this obviously will make you more appealing to agents so hoping someone can provide a detailed response. ​ Thanks, KD ​ Sorry for grammar & punctuation
Reddit · 6 Apr 2019
So I’m sort of on my beginning journey with my first year of auditioning for things and one thing I have trouble with is sort of feeling the character naturally? If anyone understands, while I’ll be performing my monologue I tend to sort of think ‘right what emotion am I portraying’ and I’ll tend to think the next line…
Reddit · 6 Apr 2019
i guess my questions are: how successful can you really be if you're not the social-butterfly prom-king type these days? in my perfect world, i'd be able to act in major roles and not have to be a public figure and do minimal, minimal interviews, attend minimal parties, press junkets, stay below the radar as much as po…
Reddit · 6 Apr 2019
whats up guys, 30 actor / bartender, just moved here from NYC a few months ago. actually posted on here once before and met some cool people. i'm still getting established out here, just moved into my own place in ktown and have the weekend pretty free so I figured I'd post again see if anybody else, specifically pothe…
Reddit · 6 Apr 2019
I've felt depressed lately feeling like, because I live in Utah, I have no chance of being an actor.
Reddit · 5 Apr 2019
As actors we crave expression, connection and opportunities to work on our craft. We search for gigs, send out our headshots and fill our heads with theory and technique. And we wait. Soon we might feel a little discouraged, a little stagnant and a little fearful that our dream to be an actor is not going to happen. Do…
